The Haymount Institute

The Haymount Institute Providing counseling, psychological testing and medication management. We offer a courtesy discounted rate for those that do not have insurance.

The Haymount Institute is one of the largest and most widely recognized privately owned outpatient mental health clinics serving Cumberland, Hoke, and surrounding counties in North Carolina. We offer a full range of specialty Behavioral Health services provided by a culturally and professionally diverse staff of psychologists, clinical therapists, substance abuse specialists, and holistic health p

roviders, with the collective intention to serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in a community setting. Our clinicians represent a range of psychological treatment perspectives including systemic, cognitive-behavioral, biological, developmental, and psychodynamic concepts, and having this diversity of perspective increases our ability to understand clients in an integrated manner. Services provided include individual and group therapy, psychological/ neuropsychological assessment, substance abuse counseling, and medication management. It goes without saying that having all of these disciplines available ensures that there will be communication between all providers, making your treatment seamless and maximizing the therapeutic benefit of your care. We offer evening and weekend hours to accommodate any schedule, and our clinicians take all forms of insurance including Tricare, BCBS, Medicare and Medicaid. Please click on any link above to explore the many services offered by The Haymount Institute, and contact us with any questions.

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Leaving a faith community can bring up a mix of emotions that do not always make sense right away. There may be a sense of peace, followed by moments of deep loneliness. That back and forth can feel disorienting, but it is a normal part of change. Both freedom and grief can exist at the same time. One does not cancel the other. Support matters during these transitions. Healing happens in places where it is safe to tell the truth and still feel connected.

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Letting go is not always a moment. Sometimes it is a slow, quiet decision you make over and over again. Holding on can feel familiar, even when it hurts, because it means staying close to what once mattered. But there is a difference between losing something and choosing to release it. When you let go on your own terms, you begin to shift from grief into groundedness. That choice does not erase the pain, but it makes space for peace to grow in its place. You deserve to feel that kind of peace.

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Some of what we carry did not begin with us. We inherit behaviors, beliefs, expectations, and fears that may have served someone else once, but do not serve us now. Just because something has been passed down does not mean it belongs in your life today. Part of healing is learning to recognize what is truly yours to keep and what is simply residue from someone else's story. You are allowed to lay it down. Choosing what to carry is part of becoming who you are meant to be.

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It’s not uncommon to carry guilt or fear when setting boundaries, especially if you’ve been taught they’re selfish or unnecessary. But boundaries aren’t walls, they’re invitations to healthier relationships. They clarify what you need in order to show up with honesty and care. Letting go of people-pleasing doesn’t make you unkind; it makes space for authenticity. Even with those closest to us, limits can be a form of love. You’re allowed to protect your peace and still be deeply compassionate.

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There is a difference between helpful feedback and disguised judgment. Learning to tell them apart is part of protecting your mental and emotional well-being. You do not have to internalize every critique that comes your way, especially when it is delivered without care or respect. Honest feedback helps you grow. Unkindness disguised as feedback often serves only to wound. You are allowed to choose whose voices you let in.

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You don’t need a backyard to feel grounded or connected. Sometimes peace comes from the scent of basil on your kitchen windowsill, the rhythm of leaves outside your window, or the quiet company of a houseplant. Even five minutes spent noticing the clouds or listening to birds can create a shift in your nervous system. Nature’s healing power is not reserved for hiking trails or wide-open spaces. It is also found in the small rituals of tending, observing, and pausing. You deserve moments of calm, no matter where you live. Nature meets you where you are, if you let it.

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Some lessons are only fully understood once you have walked through the experience yourself. Hindsight gives you a clearer view, but it also comes with humility. You begin to see how much of your growth came not from knowing better, but from living through what you did not yet understand. That kind of wisdom cannot be handed down. It must be lived, felt, and wrestled with.

If you are finding clarity now that you did not have before, be proud of that. Growth takes time, and your insight is a sign that you are evolving. Keep learning from your past, but do not let it define your future.

When it comes to medication management, it helps to work with someone who looks at the full picture, not just the sympto...
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When it comes to medication management, it helps to work with someone who looks at the full picture, not just the symptoms. That is the approach Rashid Ali, PA-C, brings to his work every day.

Rashid works with individuals ages 8 to 65 and focuses on truly understanding each person as a whole. His care is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based treatment, with an emphasis on building stability that lasts. He combines medication management with lifestyle considerations and ongoing support, so care feels consistent and personalized.

He supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleep disorders, behavioral challenges, borderline personality disorder, self-harm, psychosis, and more. With a background in psychiatric care and addiction treatment, he brings both clinical expertise and a steady, supportive presence to the process.

💻 Telehealth appointments only

📞 Call +1 (910) 860-7008 Ext. 104 to schedule your appointment today
🌐 For more information, visit our website at https://haymountinstitute.com




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Anhedonia can make the world feel dull, even when nothing looks wrong from the outside. This emotional flatness deserves care, not shame. You are not broken. You may just need support reconnecting with what matters to you. Has joy felt distant lately?

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There are days when nothing looks different, but everything feels slightly less unbearable. The weight is still there, just not crushing. Thoughts are still racing, but they are not all screaming. Getting out of bed is not a victory to others, but it counts. Peace does not always arrive in full. Sometimes it shows up as less resistance, less fear, less noise. This kind of change is quiet, but it matters.

Trauma changes us, but it doesn’t have to define us. Through therapy, we gain the tools to not only understand our pain ...
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Trauma changes us, but it doesn’t have to define us. Through therapy, we gain the tools to not only understand our pain but also to transform it into a source of strength. Each step forward is a testament to resilience, a reminder that survival is the first chapter, and growth is the journey that follows. With the right support, healing becomes more than just a possibility; it becomes a reality.

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Not everyone had the kind of childhood that felt safe, nurturing, or carefree. If that is part of your story, it makes sense that some parts of you still carry that ache. But your pain does not make you unworthy of peace. Healing is not about pretending the past did not happen. It is about recognizing that peace is still possible, even if it comes later. You are allowed to give yourself now what you did not receive then.

And in choosing to heal, you are not only honoring your own story. You are also helping create a softer, safer world for the children who come next. Your healing matters—for you, and for those who will never have to unlearn what you are unlearning now.

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806 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC
28305

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+19108607008

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